This is the name of a great song from Matthew West with words of truth and perspective for those traveling through life's 'valley of the shadow of death' (Psalms 23).

Below is an excerpt of lyrics from this song. Note: A link to the video is at the end of this email.

Hello, my name is regret .. I’m pretty sure we have met .. Every single day of your life I’m the whisper inside That won’t let you forget.

​Hello, my name is defeat .. I know you recognize me .. Just when you think you can win I’ll drag you right back down again ‘Til you’ve lost all belief​Oh, these are the voices. Oh, these are the lies. And I have believed them for the very last time

​Hello, my name is child of the one true King. I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, I have been set free. "Amazing Grace" is the song I sing. Hello, my name is child of the one true King

I am no longer defined .. By all the wreckage behind ..The one who makes all things new Has proven it’s true Just take a look at my life..I am a child of the one true King

Like most folk, I have regrets for a number of missteps, and fall on my face moments. But for these past faux pas and for the ones ahead of me that I will still make God's Amazing Grace and perfect love relaxes my shoulders and perspective returns to me with a smile. I am a child of the one true King.